By all means continue destroying my possessions. I daresay I have too many.
J. K. RowlingRead
Harry, you wonderful boy, you brave, brave man.
Interpretation
This quote acknowledges Harry's bravery and exceptional qualities.
In this quote, J.K. Rowling emphasizes Harry's courage and the admirable traits that define his character. It is a celebration of his strength in facing challenges and the difficult decisions he makes, underscoring the importance of bravery in the face of adversity.
In practice
In a graduation speech to inspire students.
By all means continue destroying my possessions. I daresay I have too many.
Where are you heading, if you’ve got the choice?” James lifted an invisible sword. “‘Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart!’ Like my dad.” Snape made a small, disparaging noise. James turned on him. “Got a problem with that?” “No,” said Snape, though his slight sneer said otherwise. “If you’d rather be brawny than brainy —” “Where’re you hoping to go, seeing as you’re neither?” interjected Sirius.
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